NCC was asking about my house. My house is a Victorian., c. 1880, with the classic Toronto red brick. It look like this house except that each floor is much higher and the third floor is a complete floor in length and height. The third floor has a balcony. The second floor has a large balcony that spans the width of the house and has the same area as a living room. I enjoy my balconies because the street is gardened and tree lined. The balconies are nestled in a tree canopy which gives the feeling of being in a tree house.

The downtown neighborhoods in Toronto are similar in that the areas contain a high density of artists and urban chic. This creates vibrant neighborhoods with the feel of a small village. The residences walk to the local shops for groceries. The shopping is wonderful with designer shops of all sorts with in a walk or a 15 minute street car ride. Cinemas, theaters, galleries, top restaurants, and innovative cafes,in one of North Americas larges art centres, are with a half hour street car ride.